National Sports
Zverev pulls off comeback win to reach Munich semifinals with Shelton and Cerundolo
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev has a 7-2 record against Tallon Griekspoor that doesn’t reflect the nature of their rivalry. It’s always a scrap between them. “It’s always entertaining, we always go the distance,” Zverev said after winning their latest matchup in the BMW Open quarterfinals on Friday. Zverev fought back from the brink ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
TORONTO — After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening game in the Northern Super League. But coach Marko Milanovic knows some things cannot be recreated. Like playing in front of 14,500-plus at BMO Field. “I think it’s impossible to prepare the players for the nerves that they’ll be feeling. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals-Rockies game postponed by weather, to be made up in Sunday doubleheader
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The game between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals scheduled for Friday night was postponed because of inclement weather. The teams will play a split doubleheader on Sunday with the first game starting in the afternoon and the second in the evening. Colorado fired hitting coach Hensley Meulens and replaced him with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 title fight is increasingly focused on McLaren but Verstappen still hopeful
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Ahead of Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, this Formula 1 season is looking like McLaren vs. McLaren. Still, defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull says he hasn’t lost hope. McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the only ones to consistently have the pace through the first four rounds of the championship. Norris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Stars going into playoffs without injured top goal scorer Jason Robertson
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars will begin the playoffs without top goal scorer Jason Robertson, who suffered a lower-body injury in their last regular-season game, coach Pete DeBoer said Friday. Robertson is week-to-week, which rules him out for at least the first few games of the opening-round series against Colorado. DeBoer didn’t provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi meets the Dawg Pound: Soccer superstar leads Inter Miami into Cleveland against Columbus
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lionel Messi has played in his share of unique environments as one of the top soccer players in the world. He adds another on Saturday when the Argentine superstar visits the Dawg Pound. Instead of Cleveland Browns fans barking at opponents from the bleachers in the East end zone, Crew supporters will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs recall left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A, option reliever Luke Little to the minors
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Friday and optioned Luke Little to the minor league club on the heels of a shaky relief outing. The Cubs announced the moves prior to their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old Wicks is 6-5 with a 5.02 ERA in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanford softball chases attendance record at school’s football stadium
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Allie Clements ducked through the low gate, scooted up a short stairway and took a seat in her regular spot for Stanford football games, then glanced out at the softball field where she is playing home games in her senior season. The veteran catcher can hardly believe it herself sometimes. Playing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL chooses Vancouver as 1st expansion city with 2nd market to be determined, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
The PWHL’s first expansion team will be based in Vancouver with an announcement scheduled for next week, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the league has not revealed its plans. The Province newspaper in Vancouver first reported the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Jazz owners buy Salt Lake City-area professional soccer teams
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
SANDY, Utah (AP) — The former owners of the Utah Jazz bought controlling interest of professional soccer teams Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals on Friday. The Miller family and Miller Sports + Entertainment owned the Jazz for 35 years before selling the NBA franchise in 2020. David Blitzer will remain with the MLS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denzel Aberdeen and Sam Alexis entering transfer portal after helping Florida win national title
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Denzel Aberdeen and Sam Alexis have entered the transfer portal, planning to leave Florida after helping the school win the men’s basketball national championship. Aberdeen and Alexis announced their moves on Friday, joining Gators guard Kajus Kublickas in the portal. The 6-foot-5 Aberdeen appeared to be in line to start in the backcourt next season, ... Read More »
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